Kids and Family

Silverwood Theme Park and Boulder Beach Water Park 2014 - Includes admission to both parks with more than 70 rides, attractions and shows. June: open Fridays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sundays-Thursdays, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Waterpark open daily 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Special Event: Saturday-Sunday, June 14-15, Dads get in free! Silverwood Theme Park, 27843 N. U.S. Highway 95, Athol, Idaho. $45.99/ages 8-64, $22.99/seniors and children ages 3-7, free/age 2 and younger; $5/parking. (208) 683-3400.

Full Clydesdale Hitch – Famous Budweiser Clydesdales are in town. Viewing today at Spokane Indians Baseball for their home opener from 5-7 p.m.; Saturday, retail delivery in downtown Spokane, 3-5 p.m.; and Sunday at Fairchild Air Force Base from 1:30-3 p.m., military ID required. Free. (509) 396-8562.

Car d’Lane Classic Car Cruise and Show - Today and Saturday. A Classic Car Weekend for 1975 and earlier cars and trucks. Featuring a downtown cruise, show-and-shine and free dance. today, 6-9 p.m. cruise starting from Eighth and Sherman. Show-and-shine is Saturday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., with awards at 4 p.m., Fifth and Sherman. Downtown Coeur d’Alene, varies, Coeur d’Alene. $30/register for show and shine and includes entry into Cruise; $10/Cruise only, $25/show and shine only. (208) 415-0116.

Appaloosa Museum and Heritage Center - Annual live exhibit with our spotted friends, May 24 through mid-October. Hours are Mondays-Thursdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and Fridays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Appaloosa Museum, 2720 W. Pullman Road, Pullman. Free. (208) 882-5578.

“Discover Earth: A Century of Change” – This interactive exhibit is a companion to “Discover Tech: Engineers Make a World of Difference,” which the library hosted in 2012. This is a hands-on learning on par with national science museums, through Aug. 30. Hours are Monday, Thursday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Tuesday-Wednesday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., closed Sundays. 906 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 444-5307.

Family Wildlife Viewing Scavenger Hunt - Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge - Kids and families, can you spot birds, other animals or see signs that animals were there before you? Join in a family scavenger hunt looking for signs of wildlife. New kids wildlife viewing backpacks will be available to borrow in the Friends of Turnbull store, open weekends at the Refuge. Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon, Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge, 26010 S. Smith Road, Cheney. $5. (509) 448-2291.

Father’s Day Storytime and Craft - Daddies are special and deserve a special day just for them! We’ll read some of our favorite daddy stories and make a little gift for you to give your daddy. Saturday, 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Author Esther J. Hildahl - Signing of her children’s book, “Mr. Inky: Spider with an Attitude.” The book tells the story of a lovable talking spider with bad grammar and an attitude who’s come to live in Vicki Wyatt’s bedroom and refuses to leave. Saturday, 2-5 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Good Listening: Audiobooks for Summer Family Drives - Piling in the car for a summer family road trip? Come by for ideas of audiobook titles to take along that the whole family can enjoy. We’ll listen to a few audio clips too. Saturday, 2 p.m., Indian Trail Library, 4909 W. Barnes Road. Free. (509) 444-5395.

Backyard Astronomy - Designed for the whole family. Come and join astronomer Dan Bakken and learn what you can see in the sky with the naked eye or with binoculars. A great introduction to sharing the summer night sky with friends and family. Free. Monday, 6 p.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St., (509) 444-5385; and Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., East Side Library, 524 S. Stone St., (509) 444-5375.

Volcano Eruptions - For fourth-graders and older. Learn how to create a volcano out of everyday cooking ingredients. Free. Tuesday, 2 p.m., Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave., Otis Orchards-East Farms, (509) 893-8390; June 20, 2 p.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road, Millwood, (509) 893-8260.

Toddler & Me: Crocodile Smiles! - We’ll sing some snappin’ crocodile songs and learn about brushing our teeth when we make our own Mr. Smiley Crocodile and crocodile hat. Parents stay and play with their little ones in these fun-packed classes. Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., Mobius Kids Children’s Museum, 808 W. Main Ave. $12. (509) 624-5437.

Riverstone Street Fair - Every Thursday from 4-9 p.m., through Aug. 28. More than 150 booths, Kids Zone, farmers market and live entertainment. Thursday, Riverstone Village. Coeur d’Alene. Free. (509) 703-9345.

Kootenai County Genealogical Society Presentation - “Idaho’s Pride: All the Lionesses,” with Mike Bullard, author of “Lioness of Idaho: Louise Shadduck and the Power of Polite.” Genealogists available for help Wednesdays, 1-4 p.m. at the Hayden Library. Thursday, 7 p.m., Hayden Public Library, Hayden Library, 8385 Government Way, Hayden. Free.

Looking ahead

The Vagabonds Balkan Brass Band - KPBX free kids concert. June 20, noon-1 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. Free. (509) 328-5729.

Eric Herman and the Thunder Puppies - Eric and his five-piece band rock out to his original music for kids and their families. Seating is limited. Provided by the Spokane County Library District and the Spokane Valley Parks and Recreation Department. June 20, 2 p.m., CenterPlace, Great Room, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 893-8362.

“The Lego Movie” - June 20, 5:30 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Library, Gozzer Room, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 769-2315.